“Taking Names” on Patreon
Do you know about Patreon? I didn’t either. Basically it’s a web platform that allows folks to become “patrons” of creative artists. For as little as $1 a month, you can support someone who creates … Continue reading
Author Archives: Lisa
Best review yet of You Knew He Had Kids
“I just finished Lisa Adams’ book. I love that she used the word ‘twatwaffle’ — not once, but twice!” I REALLY want to put that on the back of the book for the next printing…
Frequently Asked Questions about Society of Stepmothers
Q: Is this book autobiographical? A: No. Rhiannon’s stepmom situation is very different from mine. That said, I have personally experienced many of the same feelings, particularly those associated with being a childless stepmother with … Continue reading
Random Facts about The Evil Sweater and Other Stories
1. “Monster Night” was based on a dream I had as a child. 2. The evil sweater was originally named Wan, not Stan. I changed it because I was afraid people would hear the name … Continue reading
Free recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Croissant
Chocolate croissants are good. S’more croissants are way better. 1 plain croissant Dark chocolate 1 marshmallow Fresh raspberries to taste Cut croissant lengthwise, making the bottom half thinner than the top half. Arrange the chocolate … Continue reading
Free recipe: Simple Mint
Mint lovers, start melting! This mint medley features velvety Andes mints and a crispy mint cookie. 3 to 4 Andes mints 1/2 graham cracker 1 marshmallow 1 crispy mint cookie (Thin Mint, Mint Oreo, Mint … Continue reading
Reviews and Appearances for Why We Read What We Read
The book never did hit the big time, but we had fun appearing on BookTV (much to our surprise) and radio shows. We also got a few nice reviews. Library Journal In each chapter, the … Continue reading
Feshy’s Paradise vs Dreamworld
Feshy has definitely been a long time coming. I started writing a simpler form of the book, originally called Feshy’s Paradise, in 1999. Though that draft was the elementary age novel I wanted to write, … Continue reading
Holidays on Ice
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris Holidays on Ice has become one of my favorite holiday traditions. I have an uncanny ability to unintentionally pick up books about war and torture, which is problematic enough … Continue reading
Jitterbug Perfume
Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins Like a lot of nerdy and ungainly girls, I went through a Tom Robbins phase in high school. His playful love of women appealed to us earnest and hopeful types. … Continue reading
Half of a Yellow Sun (Nigeria)
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Story: In the 1960s, the southeastern provinces of Nigeria attempted to secede and form an independent nation called Biafra. Adichie tells the story of this civil … Continue reading
Born Standing Up
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin Narrated by Steve Martin I know this is probably incredible for a person who, like, reads all the time and writes stupid book reviews, but I think this was … Continue reading
The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck I’m going to tell you the plain truth: This book was so depressing that it took me two years to read. And I actually like depressing books. So … Continue reading
The Island
The Island by Elin Hilderbrand Okay, I love my Kindle, but there is just one little problem with it that only major snobs like yours truly will appreciate: it doesn’t really let you see the … Continue reading
This Is Where I Leave You
This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper Story: Judd is a sad sack. He’s been dumped, humiliated, and stripped of employment. Needless to say, he’s at an all-time low—and his father has the … Continue reading
Little Bee
Little Bee by Chris Cleave Setting: Modern-day London and Nigeria. Story: Okay, I’m going to go along with the book’s marketing team on this one—I can’t really tell you. But the fulcrum of the story … Continue reading
Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Okay, so you know how sometimes you just never read a classic book for years and years—because even as an English major you can’t possibly read all of them … Continue reading
A Single Man
A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood Narrated by Simon Prebble Setting: Los Angeles in the 1960s Story: Gay English professor George has just lost his longtime partner. We follow him through the aftermath of the … Continue reading
The Shadow of the Wind (Spain)
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Narrated by Jonathan Davis Setting: 1950s Barcelona Story: When protagonist Daniel is just a child, his father takes him to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books—a vast … Continue reading
Shantaram (India)
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts Narrated by Humphrey Bower Well, it turns out that India is not merely a land of funtime singalongs. If you’re dying to delve into the underbelly of Bombay in the … Continue reading